Design Director (Dundalk)
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Role is generally based in Dundalk, Louth – New green field site
Design Director – Data Centre experience preferred but similar relatable industries will also be strongly considered
Full time permanent position
Ref: HN12038
On Offer – Design Director
A very rounded, senior executive level base, plus a very competitive package with full 360 benefits
The Company – Design Director
Leading the design and development for a modular manufacturing organisation delivering complex Data Centre projects across data centre and mission-critical sectors
Known for technical innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused delivery
Employee-focused culture with strong collaboration and career development opportunities
Operates in a fast-growing, highly specialised sector with a scalable delivery model
The Role – Design Director
Executive accountability for full design lifecycle across projects: concept → detailed design → digital coordination → manufacture → installation → commissioning support (Supported by Manufacturing Director and Project Director and their teams)
Develop and implement design strategy supporting modular, scalable solutions
Ensure designs meet technical, commercial, safety, and client governance standards
Lead multidisciplinary building services design teams (MEP, mechanical, electrical, public health)
Oversee digital engineering strategy, BIM integration, and SolidWorks-led design for manufacture
Align design outputs with manufacturing capabilities and production constraints
Lead value engineering, risk mitigation, and commercial optimisation across projects
Provide senior technical authority and direction across all design disciplines
Manage design resourcing, workload forecasting, and succession planning
Act as senior design representative in client, consultant, and contractor meetings
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of digital tools and automation
Essential Criteria – Design Director
Extensive senior design leadership experience in data centre, mission-critical, modular, or complex MEP environments
Strong building services engineering background with multidisciplinary leadership experience
Experienced in BIM-led delivery, SolidWorks integration, and design for manufacture principles
Commercially aware, technically authoritative, and credible with clients and boards
Proven ability to scale design functions while maintaining quality, programme, and margin
Key Skills
Strategic planning and execution
Client relationship management
Operational and production leadership
Financial and commercial management
Team leadership and development
Quality and safety compliance
Problem-solving and decision-making
Excellent written and verbal communication
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications are only considered from candidates eligible to work permanently in Louth, Ireland.
If this Design Director role is of interest, or if you have a related skillset that could suit other senior design/engineering roles, please apply via the link or contact Hugh Nugent in confidence.
Hugh has 13+ years' experience in Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment across Northern Ireland and Ireland, specialising in Senior Design, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Operations, and Engineering leadership roles.
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Candidates may come from areas such as: Dundalk, Louth, Newry, Armagh, Belfast, Lisburn, Monaghan, Dublin, Ardee, Ashbourne, Balbriggan, Ballybay, Banbridge, Bettystown, Blackrock, Carlingford, Carrickmacross, Castlebellingham, Castleblayney, Clogherhead, Collon, Crossmaglen, Drogheda, Dromiskin, Duleek, Dunleer, Inniskeen, Kells, Knockbridge, Laytown, Lurgan, Navan, Omeath, Portadown, Rostrevor, Slane, Tallanstown, Termonfeckin, Trim, Tullyallen, Warrenpoint and surrounding counties within commuting distance